Ariadna
ah-ree-AD-nah · 4 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Greek / Spanish ◈ 4 syllables
"Most holy, very pure"

From Greek / Spanish

Ariadna means most holy — the Spanish/Catalan/Russian form of Ariadne, from the Greek. Same labyrinth-thread-giving, same Minotaur-escaping mythology, Spanish-Russian calligraphy. Four syllables of Greek-holiness through the most Mediterranean-Slavic spelling of mythology's cleverest woman.

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Ariadna at a glance
MeaningMost holy, very pure
OriginGreek / Spanish
GenderFemale
Syllables4
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#1345
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Why parents love Ariadna
  • Same Ariadne heritage — gave Theseus the labyrinth thread.
  • The Spanish/Russian form adds European depth.
  • Four syllables with a flowing, Mediterranean sound: ar-ee-AD-nah.
  • The meaning most holy is divinely powerful.
  • Ari and Adna are both embedded.
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The vibe of Ariadna
most holySpanishRussianAriadnelabyrinthTheseusMinotaurMediterraneanSlavic
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Origin & history of Ariadna
Greek Ariadne (most holy) → Spanish/Russian Ariadna
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Greek / Spanish roots
Ariadna is the Spanish/Catalan/Russian form of Ariadne meaning most holy. She gave Theseus the thread to escape the Minotaur's labyrinth — mythology's cleverest woman.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Spanish/Russian form; Greek mythology.
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Today
Ariadna remains a beloved choice, ranking #1345 in the US. 3,874 babies have been named Ariadna since 1964.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Ariadna?
2021 peak year
Ariadna reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2021, 223 babies received the name (ranked #1109). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1345), with about 174 babies given the name annually. Ariadna's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 3,874 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
223 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,109)
174 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,740 Total registrations
last 10 years
3,874 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,345) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Ariadna
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Ariadna's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — labyrinth-seeking. People named Ariadna tend to be holy, clever, and gifted at giving the thread that solves every maze.

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Gives thread for every maze
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Spanish-Russian
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Most-holy
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Labyrinth-cleverest
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Mediterranean-flowing
A1
R9
I9
A1
D4
N5
A1
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
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Personality of Ariadna
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Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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Numerology life path calculator

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